Faced with the compelling need for more respirators on its national territory, the French government has asked, on March 22, a group of French industrial companies led by Air Liquide to study the possibility of increasing the production of respirators so as to provide 10,000 respirators in 50 days, between the beginning of April and […]
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Coronavirus Pandemic: Audi donates 600,000 euros to German hospitals
In times of the corona pandemic, the handing over of a donation also looks different. Today, Monday, March 30, 2020, Audi’s Board of Management Members Peter Kössler, responsible for Production and Logistics, and Wendelin Göbel, responsible for Human Resources, together with the “Doctor in Chief” at Audi Dr. Andreas Haller, Head of Audi’s Healthcare department, […]
Coronavirus Pandemic: Mercedes-AMG to develop breathing aid
A breathing aid that can help keep Covid-19 patients out of intensive care, adapted by mechanical engineers at UCL and clinicians at UCLH working with Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains (Mercedes-AMG HPP), has been approved for use in the NHS. The breathing aid, known as Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), has been used extensively in hospitals […]
Coronavirus Pandemic: How automotive companies are inspiring their followers to stay home
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop […]
BMW i Hydrogen NEXT
Munich. Developing alternative powertrain technologies is a top priority for the BMW Group. The premium carmaker offers first virtual insights into the powertrain system for the BMW i Hydrogen NEXT and reaffirms its commitment to following a carefully considered and systematic route to emission-free mobility. This approach also includes the careful consideration of differing market and customer requirements […]
Coronavirus Pandemic: 2020 North American International Auto Show is cancelled
The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) announced it will cancel its June 2020 show in Detroit in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic sweeping across the world and the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s expected plans to repurpose TCF Center into a temporary field hospital. “Although we are disappointed, there is nothing more important to […]
Volvo & Geely celebrates their 10th anniversary
Volvo Cars has its eyes firmly set on the future as it celebrates the 10-year anniversary of its acquisition by Zhejiang Geely Holding (Geely) on March 28. The company has seen a complete transformation of its business under Geely ownership, changing from a purely European firm to a truly global and strong player in the […]
Coronavirus Pandemic: Tata donates Rs. 500 crores to fight COVID 19
Chairman, Mr. Ratan N Tata’s statement on Tata Trusts’ COVID-19 strategy Mumbai, March 28, 2020: The current situation in India and across the world is of grave concern and needs immediate action. Tata Trusts and the Tata group’s companies have in the past risen to the needs of the nation. At this moment, the need of […]
Coronavirus Pandemic: Hyundai India to import Diagnostic Testing Kits from South Korea
– Orders COVID-19 Advanced Diagnostic Testing Kits from South Korea – The Advanced and Highly Accurate Diagnostic Testing Kits can help serve over 25000 People – The Advanced Kits to be distributed to Center and State Bodies as per guidelines set by Ministry of Health & State Governments – Lays Strong Road Map to realize its […]
Coronavirus Pandemic: MG Motor India makes a donation of Rs. 2 crore
New Delhi, March 25, 2020: In this hour of crisis, we stand with the government of India to fight and overcome the spread of the pandemic of COVID-19. We understand that in this effort, the government of India would need huge resources. As a socially responsible organisation, MG Motor India today announced a donation of Rs. […]